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What to Eat as You Age
“You are what you eat.” We don’t know who said it first, but it’s certainly true. Numerous studies have proven that what we eat plays a big part in our overall health. While it’s always important to eat nutritious foods from all the food groups, our food choices become even more important as we age.…
Read MoreOsteoporosis: What You Need to Know
If you’re a woman over the age of 50, you are at risk of breaking a bone this year. That’s because you may have osteoporosis, a condition that primarily affects women. Men are not off the hook, though. Up to 20% of current patients with osteoporosis are men—that’s two million men in the U.S. today.…
Read MoreUber to Your Doctor’s Office?
If you’ve ever gotten stuck trying to get to your appointment, here’s some good news: Uber has launched a healthcare service to easily get you to and from your doctor’s office. The service will be offered to doctors and other healthcare providers, to schedule rides for their patients up to 30 days in advance. This…
Read MoreMusic and Medicine
As a baby, you fell asleep to soft lullabies; as a child you sang silly songs that helped you learn new things; and in your teens, the music you listened to defined your tastes, friendships, and preferences. Now as a senior, music can help you heal. Yes, the magic of music isn’t just for kids.…
Read MoreAlways Cold? Here’s Why
As we age, our metabolism slows down and we lose some of our fat. This can make us more sensitive to cold temperatures. But do you find yourself reaching for a sweater even when the heat is cranked up to 80 degrees? Do you notice you’re the only one shivering among a crowd of people?…
Read MoreLearn FAST and Save a Life
I was sitting with my grandma at a family wedding, chatting about her newest great-grandchild. Suddenly, Grandma started slurring her words. At first I thought she had simply gotten distracted, but when she repeated herself it sounded like she was gargling water. I asked her if she was okay, and she nodded and tried speaking…
Read MoreFeeling the Burn: Heartburn Triggers, Symptoms and Relief
Heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart. It’s so called because of the burning sensations felt in the chest, but it is not related to heart health at all. Heartburn is a digestion problem. What causes heartburn? The stomach has strong gastric acids that break down the food you eat. The stomach has…
Read MoreTelemedicine: Pros and Cons (But Mostly Pros)
Visiting the doctor has taken on a whole new meaning with the rise of telemedicine, or virtual health care. While telemedicine is still in its infancy, experts predict it will explode in the next five years. But for those of us who have spent a lifetime visiting our doctors in their offices, virtual health care…
Read MoreWhen to Stop Driving
It’s a scary prospect for someone who has been driving for years. But at a certain point, it’s time to say goodbye to the car. Seventy is the new 50. Older drivers are keeping their licenses longer than they used to. They’re also involved in fewer fatal collisions than in the past. On the other…
Read MoreWhat is Autoimmune Disease?
Your immune system is a state of the art security network that monitors and protects your body from attack. The immune system detects infectious organisms and launches an attack called the immune response. The immune system does an excellent job keeping out harmful invaders. Sometimes, though, it gets confused and starts producing antibodies that attack…
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